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Ammon News - The Ministry of Water and Irrigation, in collaboration with United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has initiated a $39 million water infrastructure enhancement project in Jordan. This project, generously funded by the US Agency, aims to fortify the nation's water infrastructure, ensuring the efficient use of its limited water resources.

Muhammad Najjar, the Minister of Water and Irrigation, articulated during Tuesday's launch ceremony that this initiative aligns with the Ministry's ongoing efforts to realize the objectives of the National Water Strategy 2023-2040.

He emphasized the project's core intentions: enhancing water supply and sanitation system infrastructure, boosting utilization efficiency, and heightening overall performance.

Furthermore, Najjar elaborated that this collaboration embodies the sector's ambition to sustain water resources and meet their demands. The funding by the United States resonates with its pledge to assist Jordan in establishing a water-secure future.

He conveyed the Jordanian government's heartfelt appreciation for the unwavering support rendered by the US government and its citizens, facilitated through their enduring partnership via USAID.

This partnership champions the enhancement of water networks, elevating resource performance and utilization efficiency while aiming to diminish water wastage.

On behalf of USAID, Deputy Director Christopher Steele spotlighted the agency's commitment in tandem with the Ministry of Water. Their collective mission is to bolster the capabilities of water sector professionals in Jordan, ensuring proficient resource management that bestows lasting benefits across the kingdom.

Steele noted that the project's scope encompasses the modernization of water and sanitation infrastructures, fostering skill development across diverse regions, facilitating the execution of projects, and managing advanced systems sustainably.

This approach is crafted to perpetuate resource durability while addressing water supply scarcities, all the while adhering to contemporary global standards.

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